Meet theSanta Cruz Hightower X0 AXS, the ultimate modern trail bike engineered for riders who crave versatility, precision, and trail-smashing capability. ItsCarbon CC frameis matched with160mm/150mm VPP suspensionand a fully wirelessSRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type drivetrain. Rolling on lightweight, tough alloy or carbon rims, the Hightower X0 AXS is made for those who refuse to be limited by the trail ahead from high-alpine missions to rowdy local loops.
Features
- CC Carbon Frame
- SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type 12-Speed Drivetrain
- VPP Suspension with Flip Chip
- Fox 36 Float Factory Suspension
- Integrated Glovebox Storage
- Industry Nine 1/1 Hubs
- Choice of Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 or RaceFace ARC 30 Wheels
Frame
- Material:Carbon CC
- Travel:Front 160mm / Rear 150mm
Suspension
- Fork:Fox 36 Float Factory, Grip X2, 160mm
- Shock:FOX Float X Factory, 230×57.5
Drivetrain
- Bottom Bracket:SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
- Cassette:SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
- Chain:SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
- Crankset:SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type, 32t
- Rear Derailleur:SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
- Right Shifter:SRAM AXS Pod Controller Rocker Paddle
Brakes
- Front Brake:SRAM Maven Silver Stealth
- Front Rotor:SRAM HS2 180mm
- Rear Rotor:SRAM HS2 180mm
Cockpit
- Dropper Length:S – 120mm, M – 150mm, L – 180mm, XL – 210mm, XXL – 210mm
- Grips / Bar Tape:Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
- Handlebars:Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
- Headset:Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
- Saddle:WTB Silverado Medium Fusion, CroMo SL
- Seatpost:OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
- Stem:OneUp Stem, 42mm or Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm
Wheels & Tires
- Front Rim:Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 or RaceFace ARC 30
- Front Hub:Industry Nine 1/1, 15×110, 6-Bolt, 28h
- Front Tire:Maxxis Minion DHF 29″x2.5″ WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
- Rear Rim:Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 or RaceFace ARC 30
- Rear Hub:Industry Nine 1/1, 12×148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h
- Rear Tire:Maxxis Minion DHR II 29″x2.4″, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
- Valves:Reserve Fillmore Valves
E-Bike System
This model is not electric-assist. AXS refers to its wireless electronic drivetrain system.
Specifications
| Item |
Details |
| Wheel Size |
29″ |
| Front Travel |
160mm |
| Rear Travel |
150mm |
| Weight |
32.31 lbs / 14.65 kg |
| Bottom Bracket Shell |
73mm Threaded |
| Rear Brake Mount |
180mm PM |
| Shock Length |
230mm |
| Fork Offset |
44mm |
| Front Derailleur Mount |
No compatibility |
| Headset |
Integrated (IS41/52) |
| Max Chainring Size |
36t |
| Max Rotor Size |
223mm |
| Max Tire Clearance |
2.5″ |
| Recommended Sag |
30% (17.25mm) |
| Seat Clamp Diameter |
36.4mm |
| Seat Post Diameter |
31.6mm |
| Shock Bushing Size |
Front: 40×10 (standard bushing), Rear: 30×8 (roller bearing) |
| Shock Stroke |
57.5mm |
| Suspension System |
VPP |
| Water Bottle Mounts |
1 |
Size Guide
| Size |
Rider Height |
Reach |
| Small |
5’1″ 5’5″ (155165 cm) |
435 mm |
| Medium |
5’5″ 5’9″ (165175 cm) |
460 mm |
| Large |
5’9″ 6’1″ (175185 cm) |
480 mm |
| X-Large |
6’0″ 6’4″ (183193 cm) |
500 mm |
| XX-Large |
6’4″ 6’7″ (193200 cm) |
525 mm |
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